IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet issue alerts as dense fog cancels flights
Key Points
- 1Dense fog caused the cancellation of 27 flights (16 departures, 11 arrivals) at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to critically low visibility conditions.
- 2IndiGo cancelled at least 11 flights from Chandigarh Airport as a safety precaution, while SpiceJet issued advisories for services impacting Varanasi.
- 3Air India implemented its 'FogCare' initiative, offering affected passengers options for free rescheduling or full refunds due to the ongoing weather crisis.
- 4The Airports Authority of India warned that persistent fog conditions are expected to continue disrupting flight operations across northern and eastern Indian airports.
Dense fog and critically low visibility conditions have severely impacted commercial flight operations across North India, particularly at major hubs like Delhi (DEL) and Chandigarh. On Thursday alone, the adverse weather forced the cancellation of 27 flights—16 departures and 11 arrivals—at Delhi Airport, according to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) officials. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that persistent fog is affecting several northern airports, leading to delays and disruptions under CAT-III operating conditions.
Major Indian carriers, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have issued urgent travel advisories, urging passengers to verify their flight status before traveling, especially during the busy holiday season. IndiGo reported the cancellation of at least 11 flights from Chandigarh Airport alone to prioritize safety and minimize extended passenger waiting times. SpiceJet also warned of potential impacts on services to and from Varanasi due to poor visibility.
Air India cautioned that disruptions are likely to continue over the next few days, with cascading effects across its wider network. The carrier has activated its 'FogCare' initiative, which provides advance alerts to affected passengers via mobile and offers eligible travelers the option to reschedule their flights without penalty or seek a full refund. Airline ground staff are reportedly available round-the-clock to assist with alternative travel arrangements.
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